The House by the Sea

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A dining area with a table set for six, large windows with a view of the sea, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window offering a view of the ocean, a comfortable sofa set, and a small table with a lamp.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the ocean, a fireplace, and a comfortable seating area.
A balcony with a view of the ocean and distant buildings.
A balcony with two white plastic chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the ocean and distant buildings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dillon Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Dillon Beach, CA
  • Place, Dillon Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Graton Resort and Casino
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Downstairs area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Tomales Bay State Park and Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Doran Beach - 32 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 42 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 46 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Russian River - 47 min drive - 49.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nick's Cove - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dillion Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dinuccis Italian Dinners - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Drakes Sonoma Coast - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The House by the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The House by the Sea?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The House by the Sea on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$2,382, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The House by the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The House by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The House by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The House by the Sea located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Dillon Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tomales City Park and Tomales Town Hall. Tomales Regional History Center and Tomales Bay State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location with spectacular views! Unfortunately the windows need updating due to lost seals and foggy/condensation that spoils and obstructs view. Some shades don’t work and need replacing.Kitchen was well stocked and living areas comfortable. Very clean. Beds were comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful location, spectacular views, well-stocked kitchen, and comfortable living spaces. We appreciate you bringing the concerns about the windows and blinds to our attention. We have not observed any condensation on the windows, but we will keep an eye out for it and investigate further. We will also have the blinds repaired. Thank you again for your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve our guests’ experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view. Had to put gates up for young children with two sets of stairs, but we made it work. Not easy to walk to the beach since it’s a steep hill, but parking was actually ok during the holiday weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away. Stocked very well. View was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely stay for our girls trip. Plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% the view and the bed!!!Loved our short getaway!Property manager, John was quick to respond to our needs!We will plan a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thanks so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the incredible view and found the bed so comfortable. We're also glad John was able to respond quickly and make your stay even more enjoyable. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Other worldly views and a beautiful home. We did this last minute and it was exactly what we needed. The host was very responsive. It could not have been easier to walk in and just enjoy the view. Kitchen is well stocked and the oven is professional level with gas. Dillon beach is such a special place but the view from this home spanned from tomales bay to bodega head. Just stunning. Neat as a pin, clearly a host that cares about their property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning view. The beach, hillside dotted with cows, dear in the yard….
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic view. Cool neighborhood with neat houses and plants. Lots of deer around. You can walk to the beach but steep uphill coming back. Great exercise. Host was nice. My 8 year old daughter loved the loft.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views! We had a wonderful stay. It is nice to have sitting rooms of different levels - both with ocean views. The kids loved all the board games and the boogie boards available to borrow. Beds were very comfortable and kitchen was easy to cook in. We loved being up in the hills overlooking the ocean, with deer grazing right by the house. It’s a nice walk down to the beach/store, but a steep hike back up! We preferred to drive down and park in the lot. (You can ask for a pass so you can drive in and out, if needed). Dillon Beach is a family favorite. Kids love sliding down the dunes, tide pooling, and playing in the waves. The store is great for soft serve, coffee, and other necessities. We also visit Bodega Bay and Tomales Bay for delicious seafood. And the off leash dog beach is definitely our dog’s happy place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice, pet friendly, definitely would stay again, windows need to be replaced for a better view from inside the living/dining room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house, beautiful views and everything you need for amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views. Nicely appointed kitchen. Had a little mixup (on VRBO's end I think) with the address. The host was very responsive and got us where we needed to be. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful views and a very comfortable house
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Driveway was pretty treacherous, trying to get in and out of the property. After we finally got the key out of the lockbox, we walked into the home and was surprised to find that there are only bathrooms on the main floor, none downstairs and none upstairs, as this is a three-story home it really needs to have a bathroom at least upstairs, where there is a bedroom with also another daybed for people to sleep.That evening, we wanted to pull the shades down in the dining area, started to pull the shade down and realized the cord that we thought was attached was actually just hanging there and came right out of the bracket, no way to reattach or pull the shade back up again!Kitchen faucet handle fell off the first night so we had to just reattach it best we could to use it.I feel like the owners need to do some maintenance on this house, I know that I would want to keep up with all repairs as it is a very nice house with wonderful views of the ocean.All in all, we had a good stay for the three days we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. We have a son stationed in Petaluma so we will consider this place to stay when we go visit again.P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review of this vacation rental, we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that you had a great stay and we hope we can host you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really great spot in Dillon Beach

Fantastic, house, views are amazing, really great spot in Dillon Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely House

Had an amazing trip with a house that had everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views

Panoramic views, comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2024
Bill Thank you for your review of this vacation rental, we sincerely appreciate it. We are thrilled to find out that you enjoyed your stay and found the accommodations comfortable . We hope we will have the opportunity to host you again. Thank you again for your booking. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay

The house was wonderful, wife loved how it was decorated, view was outstanding. Grand kids and us had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2022
Thomas Thank you for your review of this beach house we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that you and your family had a great stay in the house. Thank you again for your booking John Arguelles
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

such peace

A fantastic property and a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Kathleen Thank you for your review. We are delighted to find out that you you had a fantastic stay and consider this property a fantastic property. Thank you again for your booking and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay at Villa Vista. Great view, quiet location with an equipped kitchen. We can wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Fay Thank you for your review, we are delighted to find out that you enjoyed your stay in Villa Vista and we hope you will come back soon for another visit. Thank you again for your booking John Arguelles Property Manager
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view!

My visiting family members enjoyed a relaxing vacation in this home with a beautiful view and a great cooking/dining area. Plenty of places to sleep comfortably and kid friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2022
Rachel We greatly appreciate your review of this beach house. We are delighted to learn that you had a restful vacation in this home and appreciated the views it offers. again, thank you for your booking. John Arguelles
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great property

It was a great house much better than i expected their was a view from almost every room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter holiday with epic views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this well equipped home with amazing 180 degree views! We highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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